Nikon D300s 12MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) | 
| Brand: Nikon
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Seller: J&R Music and Computer World
Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 137
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 1
Connectivity: AV
Battery: 1 Rechargeable Li-ion
Maximum Resolution: 12300000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 9 x 8 x 7
nv:Sensor: CMOS
Size: 23.6 x 15.8mm
Movie Resolution: 1280 x 720
Storage Media: Compact Flash Type I
Storage Media: Compact Flash Type II
Storage Media: SDHC Memory Card
Storage Media: SD Card Slot
Compressed Format: JPEG
Compressed Format: DPOF standard
Compressed Format: EXIF 2.21
Compressed Format: NEF (RAW)
Compressed Format: DCF 2.0
Movie File Format: AVI
LCD Monitor: 3 inches
LCD Pixels: 920,000 Dots
LCD Coverage: 100%
Shutter Speed: 30 sec.
Shutter Speed: 1/8000 sec.
MPN: D300s Body Only
Model: D300s Body Only
UPC: 018208254644
EAN: 0018208254644
ASIN: B002JCSV6M
Release Date: August 28, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 12-megapixel CMOS image sensor for high resolution, low-noise images | | • | Body only; lenses sold separately | | • | Nikon EXPEED image processing; D-Movie HD Video for cinematic 24 fps, 720p HD movie clips | | • | 3-inch Super-density 920,000-dot VGA LCD; one-button Live View | | • | Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) |
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Product Description
12.3-megapixel effective recording * APS-C-size CMOS image sensor (23.6 x 15.8 mm) * high-def movie mode with sound * high-res 3" LCD (920,000 dots) with Live View for composing shots on-screen in real-time * pentaprism optical SLR viewfinder (with diopter adjustment) * Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System to keep image sensor clean for spotless photos * Nikon EXPEED image processor for fast, accurate shooting and longer battery life * 51-point autofocus system for rapid, precise autofocusing * 1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II for accurate automatic exposure control, plus center-weighted and spot metering modes * Active D-Lighting mode for better shadow and highlight detail in high-contrast shooting conditions * built-in flash and flash exposure compensation * in-camera image editing functions, including: edit movie, D-Lighting, image overlay, monochrome, NEF (RAW) processing and more * AVI movie files (Motion JPEG) up to 1280 x 720 resolution at 24 frames per second with mono sound *
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 Amazon always jacked up the price on thanksgiving sale! November 20, 2009
Leonard Galang (ca)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
i had been a customer for amazon for quite a long time now. but i noticed that amazon would always jack up the price before the thanksgiving sale holiday. can anyone tell me why? last year, i was watching the sb900 flash which price was $350 right before the thanksgiving day, it went up to $460. last two weeks i saw the nikon d300s price at $1499 and when i was about to buy it today the price went up to $1699. i'm really surprised that other third party seller is staying out their reasonable price. amazon why? you got me twice on this one amazon. for this i'm losing business with you. not good amazon!
 Awesome camera with the ruggedness and speed you need! November 17, 2009
mikechang.photo (flickr.com/people)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I love this camera! It's a backup camera I bought to complement my D700 and for the 1.6 lens factor for my tele lens. Surprisingly, it's been the camera I reach for when I go out to shoot!
I find it operates just as fast and focuses just as quick as my D700 and the Hi 1 aspect of ISO sensitivity is just awesome! Please see the photo inserts under mikechang.photo!
I did not have a chance to thoroughly try out the video functions but from the initial use it's as good if not better than my HD camcorder from Panasonic.
During one of the trip I accidentally dropped the camera from the camera bag which caused the battery cover to pop off and battery (and my heart) went flying out! I was able to popped the cover right back and reinsert the battery without any difficulty. The camera not a scratch! I checked all camera functions and it's files from shootings after all seems to work just fine! What a relief! From all the shooting that I did with both cameras the files looks and enlarges equally well. The resolutions of both sensors were very difficult to differentiate except under extreme enlargements ( perhaps 30x40) where the D700 gives you that added extra crispness and saturation. Otherwise, both camera functions almost the same. Same positions for most of the functions and same size display 3'' screen. It's however, slightly lighter and smaller but feels very solid. For the duration that i have this camera I am very satisfied! And, I really enjoy having this camera (along with my D700!)
Nikon D300s November 12, 2009
Paul Garland (El Paso, Texas USA)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I already have a D300 which I have been using for a couple of years. This camera is an incremental improvement. Yes, it does movies just fine.
The controls are about 95% the same as the D300; just a few improvements. I've owned lots of cameras, this is without a doubt the best!
Big Improvement Over D200 November 9, 2009
Derek Tent (Detroit, MI)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This camera is a big improvement over the D200 which is what I switched from. The picture quality is amazing and you can crop really far into a picture before it becomes pixelated. The only thing I can complain about is that the video isn't too great because you cant focus and shoot video at the same time.
Great work-horse of a camera. November 5, 2009
R. Burger
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I've been shooting with this camera since it's US launch and have been nothing but impressed. For the price-point, fantastic layout of buttons, strong frame build, user-definable buttons and preferences - this will make a fine high-end amature/advanced student/semi-pro camera.
Burst speed is fast (even faster with a batter-grip and 2nd battery), auto-focus is quick and accurate, shutter-release is highly responsive, layout is intuitive and great for making changes to every major function on the fly, 2 programmable buttons situated at your right-hand fingertips, DUAL MEMORY CARD slots (CF and SDHC), bracketing up to 9 frames (hello HDR), Live View (for those body contortionist shots), and almost limitless menu options make me very confident and pleased with my purchase.
As for Nikon adding video capabilities to this model, and the rash of reviews complaining about its 720p quality and overall lackluster video performance... I'm pretty sure no one is hinged on purchasing this camera BECAUSE of the video features. In my time with this very capable DSLR, I've touched the video feature maybe twice - and both times just to show-off to a colleague.
I have only 3 minor complaints:
-Weight of the unit makes it tiresome to handle all day. The handful or weddings and other events I've shot with it have left me exhausted. However - you know its built like a tank, and can take a good deal of abuse and function perfectly.
-Size of the unit makes it look stupid with an SB600 flash on top - get the new (massively great) SB900 to photog in style. ;)
-No bump up in MP? Makes sense since it isn't a major redesign of the model, just a "value added" model.
Final thoughts -
The D300s is the D300 with video and some slightly (very slightly) improved features. If you can do without the (rarely used) video features - the D300 will net you virtually the same performance.
Because of the D300s' launch, watch for the original D300 prices to slide and grab yourself a steal on a very capable camera with an even friendlier-to-the-paycheck price tag sans video.
Let me know if this helped!
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